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Zusatztext In this age of real and fake information! your ability to reason! to think in scientifically skeptical fashion! is the most important skill you can have. Read The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe ; get better at reasoning. And if this claim about the importance of reason is wrong! The Skeptics' Guide will help you figure that out! too. Informationen zum Autor Dr. Steven Novella, host and producer of the popular podcast Skeptic's Guide to the Universe, is an internationally recognized science educator. He brings his academic credentials and long history as a dynamic speaker and educator to the show. Dr. Novella is an academic clinical neurologist at Yale University School of Medicine, where he is known for his dedication to excellence in teaching. When not podcasting, he also authors the popular and award-winning NeuroLogica blog, is senior editor of Science-Based Medicine, and makes regular appearances on radio, podcasts, and tv promoting science. He is also the author of two courses for The Great Courses on medical myths and critical thinking. He is joined by his co-writers, Bob Novella, Cara Santa Maria, Jay Novella, and Evan Bernstein, each of whom bring their own personality and knowledge to the show and this book. Together they create a dynamic and engaging group of friends who like discussing cutting-edge science, philosophy, and controversial topics. Klappentext An entertaining and many-faceted guide to staying skeptical in the age of misinformation. Combines the accessible nature of "The Art Of Thinking Clearly" with the relevance of "Factfulness". Zusammenfassung An entertaining and all-encompassing guide to skeptical thinking for the age of misinformation.
